How to Access Free Mental Health Materials at Your Library 

Your local library is a vital community hub offering mental health services you may not even know exist. Hoopla offers free, confidential mental health resources including eBooks, audiobooks, and mindfulness programs to support your wellbeing. 

What Services Do Libraries Offer for Mental Health? 

Public libraries today offer a wide range of support for mental and emotional well-being, including curated book collections and access to mental health programs, both of which are available on Hoopla. 

We’ve curated some collections of digital materials to help support mental health: 

Meditation and Mindfulness Collection

Here’s a collection of free mental health resources to help reduce stress and build resilience. You’ll find encouragement for journaling, meditations for managing anxiety, Tai Chi classes, and many more self-help tools.  

Two popular titles: 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Jason M. Satterfield

This Great Courses TV series contains 24 episodes of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Daily Life, led by Professor Jason Satterfield. Learn about the tools of CBT and how to gain more power and peace in your life.  

The Distracted Mind

Hosted by neuroscientist and MD Adam Gazzaley, this PBS documentary delves into the latest research about multi-tasking and the brain. Dr. Gazzaley shares ways we can attempt to change our behaviors and change our brains. 

Mental Health Audiobooks 

This collection of audiobooks contains real experiences, expert advice, and uplifting narratives to enhance emotional well-being. These can be downloaded onto a personal device, meaning you can listen to them anywhere—on a walk, meditating, even on a break from work or between classes. 

Two popular titles: 

Stop Saying You’re Fine by Mel Robbins and read by Joyce Bean 

A lot of us, maybe you, reply “I’m fine,” when asked “how are you?” Relationship expert Mel Robbins explains ways to change that response to an honest, “I’m great.” A blend of humor, warmth, and science.

Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel G. Amen, MD and Charles Fay, PhD and read by Jim Frangione 

Bestselling author and neuropsychiatrist Daniel Amen and child psychologist Dr. Charles Fay fill in the blanks of many parenting books. With love, logic, and practical tools, the two offer real ways to help rear mentally healthy (and happy) kids. 

Mental Health eBooks 

This collection contains a variety of insightful reads about anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, self-care, and more. Download to a device and read them on a commute, a plane, or (for added mental well-being) under a tree. 

Two popular titles: 

Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen 

Let go of anxiety, negative thoughts, and emotional suffering. Nguyen offers steps to develop intuition and inner wisdom, leading to a life of more certainty and peace.

Let Them: How to Put Yourself First and Reclaim Your Life by Jamie Robbinson 

It’s hard to let go of worrying about what other people think of us. These life-altering words, “let them,” can help you let go of those worries. Say no without guilt, take charge of your life, and experience emotional freedom.

With Hoopla, your library has free access to eBooks, audiobooks, films, and TV series focused on mental health topics.  

Your mental health is important. So is the mental health of your family, friends, and community. Explore free mental health resources on Hoopla and discover mental health programs offered by libraries. Start building healthy habits and gaining clarity—one page, listen, or viewing at a time. 

It’s instant, no-waiting, no-judgement access, free with your library card.